Michelle Milliken

Michelle Milliken

Michelle has a journalism degree and has spent more than seven years working in broadcast news. She's also been known to write some silly stuff for humor websites. When she's not writing, she's probably getting lost in nature, with a fully-stocked backpack, of course.

Articles by Michelle Milliken

Female Cancer Patients May See More Rapid Decline in Physical Function Than Peers

Female Cancer Patients May See More Rapid Decli...

Cancer, and its treatment, can lead to a variety of lingering health issues. A new study finds that it may also contribute to accelerated aging.

Female Cancer Patients May See More Rapid Decli...

Cancer, and its treatment, can lead to a variety of lingering health issues. A new study finds that it may also contribute to accelerated aging.

Humans Can Understand Gestures Made By Apes, New Study Finds

Humans Can Understand Gestures Made By Apes, Ne...

Much like humans, chimpanzees and bonobos communicate with each other through gestures. Researchers have found that humans aren't too shabby when it comes to understanding these gestures.

Humans Can Understand Gestures Made By Apes, Ne...

Much like humans, chimpanzees and bonobos communicate with each other through gestures. Researchers have found that humans aren't too shabby when it comes to understanding these gestures.

More Than Half of Reef Sharks and Rays at Risk of Extinction, According to New Research

More Than Half of Reef Sharks and Rays at Risk ...

Coral reefs, which are biodiversity hotspots, face threats from climate change to overfishing. A new study investigated how these threats are impacting shark and ray species that live among the...

More Than Half of Reef Sharks and Rays at Risk ...

Coral reefs, which are biodiversity hotspots, face threats from climate change to overfishing. A new study investigated how these threats are impacting shark and ray species that live among the...

An Athletic Way to Safeguard Your Brain? The Navigational Sport Orienteering May Help

An Athletic Way to Safeguard Your Brain? The Na...

Orienteering, which involves using a map and compass to navigate unfamiliar terrain as quickly as you can, has been found to help with certain brain functions in a new study.

An Athletic Way to Safeguard Your Brain? The Na...

Orienteering, which involves using a map and compass to navigate unfamiliar terrain as quickly as you can, has been found to help with certain brain functions in a new study.

10 of the Most Affectionate Dog Breeds

10 of the Most Affectionate Dog Breeds

Do you look forward to a little snuggle time with your pets? Do you want a steadfast companion who's ready to get and give lots of love? Here are some...

10 of the Most Affectionate Dog Breeds

Do you look forward to a little snuggle time with your pets? Do you want a steadfast companion who's ready to get and give lots of love? Here are some...

Tiny, Spiny Mammal Finds Interesting Ways to Stay Cool in the Heat

Tiny, Spiny Mammal Finds Interesting Ways to St...

The echidna, one of only two egg-laying mammals, has a lower body temperature than most mammals. Researchers in Australia decided to set up a thermal camera to learn how it...

Tiny, Spiny Mammal Finds Interesting Ways to St...

The echidna, one of only two egg-laying mammals, has a lower body temperature than most mammals. Researchers in Australia decided to set up a thermal camera to learn how it...